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Searching for Sophie in the Náprstek Museum

Czech school children were completing an interesting programme called Searching for Sophie, created and supported by the Faculty of Arts at Charles University in Prague.

The Archaeology of Bohemia under the Reign of the Přemyslid Dynasty

This month, the entrance hall of the main building of CU FA has been host to the exhibition which presents a research project organised by the Department of Achaeology of CU FA, and led by Professor Jan Klápště.

Discovery of a New Unique Tomb at Abusir

A few days ago archaeologists from the Czech Institute of Egyptology, CU FA, discovered a unique tomb belonging to the priest and chief physician of Upper and Lower Egypt Shepseskafankh.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama returns to Charles University

CU FA was graced once again by the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and other experienced speakers, one of the highlights of the Societies in Transmission Forum 2000 taking place in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland.

The President of the Republic of India awarded Prof. Jaroslav Vacek

Czech Indologist and founder of Mongolian Studies at Charles University Prof. Vacek will be awarded with the Kural Peedam Prize for his contribution to the study of classical Tamil literature.

CU students and the public can learn Korean at the King Sejong Institute

Following a steep rise in demand for learning Korean in the Czech Republic, the King Sejong Institute has opened, in cooperation with the CU Faculty of Arts and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), a new branch in Prague.

‘Czechoslovakia 38-89’ computer game changes the teaching of modern Czech history

The new ‘Czechoslovakia 38-89’ educational game allows students to experience key moments of Czech and Czechoslovakian modern history from the point of view of a variety of characters.

Like the Tower of Babel – students from 35 countries take part in Summer School

Charles University recently hosted its annual summer school, where, over the course of four weeks, students interested in Czech studies gathered in the lecture rooms of the CU FA, went on excursions, trips, and took part in discussions.

Students with special needs are entitled to diverse forms of assistance

Support in tackling barriers is provided by a system of assistance to students with special needs run by Charles University´s Faculty of Arts. PhDr. David Čáp, coordinator of assistance to students with special needs, explains.

CU FA Offers Child Care Service

For more than a year, Charles University´s Faculty of Arts has run a babysitting service for its students and staff inside the Faculty building.